Kuhar takes sole lead in Haryana Open golf

Gurgaon, Feb 10 (PTI) Teenage Abhishek Kuhar became theonly player to record a par round for the second day runningas he took a two-shot lead in the Haryana Open Amateur golfhere today.

The 16-year-old is now five-over 221 following rounds of77, 72 and 72.

Local lad Kuhar is now two clear of RCGC golfer Surya JaiPrakash (73) and five ahead of Delhi Golf Club''s Arshad Ali(77).

Surya Jai and Ali had shared the lead with Kuhar atmidway stage of the tournament.

Rakesh Kumar, who had a stunning three-under 33 on frontnine dropped to 40 on the back nine for a 73 that put him infourth place at 228. He was followed by Jehangir (75) andKunal Bhatia (80).

The top 32 players from this event will qualify for theIGU-sanctioned NCR Cup and the top 50 for the Norther IndiaAmateur.